Alex Kirk

Alex Kirk grew up in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, which has brilliant beaches and the best fish and chips in the entire world.

He has worked in a fish finger factory, as a plumber, a gardener, an English teacher, and for the lasttwenty-five years as a screenwriter, actor and comedian. Alex has written comedy shows for both radio and television, as well as being part of the writing team behind the wonderful Paddington 2 and Wonka. As an actor he has appeared in many TV productions such as My Family, Fresh Meat, The Detectorists and Coronation Street.

He now lives in London with his family and a cat called Jonesey. This is his very first book.